Assistant Plant Manager - Second Shift

Wm T Burnett West LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wm T Burnett West LLC seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to support daily operations, applying leadership and technical skills to ensure safe, efficient production and high quality. The role bridges floor workers and leadership, driving continuous improvement and mentoring future leaders.

The position oversees production staff, enforces safety and quality standards, and partners with maintenance to maximize machine reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or combination of skills and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP (AS400) and HRIS (Paylocity) a plus.
• Knowledge of raw material handling, production processes, quality control and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations under the direction of the plant manager, ensuring safety and production efficiency.
• Oversee department supervisors and align activities with company goals.
• Mentor and develop staff across all departments, building future leadership talent.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with maintenance to maximize machine reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with plant manager on workforce planning, training, and performance management.
• Identify needs relating to improvements in safety/ergonomics and develop solutions.
• Review and monitor production schedules to determine requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Lead a cross-functional team towards desired outcomes.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist Plant Manager in meeting production needs and delegating tasks.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP AS400

HRIS Paylocity

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Plant Manager will assist with all aspects of daily operations while applying technical and leadership skills to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on riving continuous improvement, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring operational excellence. The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager by overseeing daily manufacturing operations, managing production staff, enforcing safety and quality standards, and optimizing efficiency. This role acts as a primary operational bridge between floor workers and upper leadership.

JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Lead and manage all plant operations under the direction of the plant manager, ensuring safety, and production efficiency.
• Oversee department supervisors and leads and align activities with company goals.
• Mentor and develop staff across all departments, building future leadership talent.
• Implement strategies for continuous improvement, cost control, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with maintenance to maximize machine reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with plant manager on workforce planning, training, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Identify needs relating to improvements in safety/ergonomics and assist with developing and implementing solutions to these issues.
• Review and monitor production schedules to determine requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Ability to engage and lead a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist Plant Manager in ensuring production needs are met, delegating tasks and filling in when/where needed.
• Perform all other duties as assign.

This position is Monday through Friday working from 4:00 PM until 12:30 AM.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or a combination of skills and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, ERP (AS400 a plus) and HRIS (Paylocity a plus).
• Knowledge of raw material handling, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products.